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Manon Fiorot vows to retire UFC champion Valentina Shevchenko in future fight: "Stop making people wait!"
Josh Evanoff - November 8, 2024
UFC women’s flyweight contender Manon Fiorot is done waiting around to face Valentina Shevchenko. ‘The Beast’ has been out of the cage since facing Erin Blanchfield in March at UFC Atlantic City. That night saw Manon Fiorot easily outstrike ‘Cold Blooded’, handing her first promotional loss. With the victory over the young flyweight, the French contender had seemingly locked up a title shot.
Jon Jones admits retirement decision will depend on his performance at UFC 309: "My goal is to make it look really easy"
Josh Evanoff - November 8, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones remains undecided on retirement. ‘Bones’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since moving up in weight last March. Despite talk of facing Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones instead faced Ciryl Gane for the vacant UFC heavyweight title after ‘The Predator’ left for the PFL. In his heavyweight debut, the 37-year-old wound up defeating ‘Bon Gamin’ by first-round submission.
Michael Chandler plans for busy 2025 with potential victory over Charles Oliveira: "Oldest lightweight UFC champion ever"
Josh Evanoff - November 8, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is already looking beyond Charles Oliveira. ‘Iron’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since a submission loss to Dustin Poirier in November 2022. As many fans are aware, Michael Chandler was then booked to face Conor McGregor. After a year of speculation, the two signed a deal to fight at UFC 303 in June. Sadly, ‘The Notorious’ withdrew due to a broken toe.
Tom Aspinall predicts UFC 309 main event between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic: "Maybe he's going to surprise us"
Josh Evanoff - November 8, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has weighed in on Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. The two heavyweights are set to collide in the main event of UFC 309 later this month. For ‘Bones’, the contest will be his first since winning heavyweight gold last March against Ciryl Gane. He was booked to face Stipe Miocic in November but was forced out due to injury. In his absence, Tom Aspinall won interim gold.
UFC legend thinks Ilia Topuria is on pace to surpass Conor McGregor's stardom
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 8, 2024
One former UFC title challenger believes Ilia Topuria is on track to run past Conor McGregor in terms of stardom. Topuria has certainly seen his stock soar thanks to his success rate inside the Octagon. It also helps that Topuria is charismatic and has become a big name in Spain. After results such as being the first fighter to knock Max Holloway out, Topuria might just see himself becoming the hottest active star in the UFC.
Amir Aliakbari expects spectacular fight with "Buchecha"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 8, 2024
Heavyweight MMA star Amir Aliakbari is in the best form of his career as he enters ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug this weekend. And he anticipates a firefight with fellow gargantuan Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The giants throw down inside the Muay Thai mecca on Friday, November 8, as they look to continue climbing the division’s ladder.
Max Holloway explains why Alex Pereira inspires him ahead of lightweight move: "Let's mimic it"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 8, 2024
Max Holloway has explained why he is taking inspiration from Alex Pereira. Holloway is making an adjustment after suffering the first knockout loss of his pro MMA career. He will be moving up to the lightweight division permanently after being stopped by reigning featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.
Dricus du Plessis confident he can KO Alex Pereira after watching Khalil Rountree find success at UFC 307: “I am going to catch you eventually”
Harry Kettle - November 8, 2024
Dricus du Plessis believes he is capable of knocking out Alex Pereira after watching the latter’s victory over Khalil Rountree Jr. Right now, Dricus du Plessis is one of the most interesting fighters in mixed martial arts. He’s the UFC middleweight champion and he has wins over Robert Whittaker, Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya.
Jon Jones is excited to unleash now-legal 12-6 elbows on Stipe Miocic at UFC 309: “I’ve been training extensively on different 12-6 elbow attacks”
Harry Kettle - November 8, 2024
UFC legend Jon Jones has said he’s excited to unleash 12-6 elbows on Stipe Miocic now that they’re officially legal in mixed martial arts. As we know, Jon Jones is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. He has a record that nobody can dispute and next weekend, he’ll attempt to successfully defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic.
Zhang Peimian plans to "retire" legendary Sam-A at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 8, 2024
Strawweight kickboxing phenom Zhang Peimian will have no room for sentimentality at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug, which airs this Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. There, the Chinese striker meets former two-sport, two-division ONE World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao.
Ryan Hall hints at dropping down to bantamweight, but does want Bryce Mitchell fight first
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2024
Ryan Hall plans on returning in early 2025 and could do so at a new weight class. Hall hasn’t fought since December of 2021 when he beat Darrick Minner by decision. Since then, Hall has had a plethora of injuries, but he’s on the road to recovery and plans to return in early 2025.
Jon Jones says he's "grateful" for Dana White reminding everyone that he's the top pound-for-pound fighter
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has nothing but praise for Dana White. Over the past year, White has been vocal in his support for Jones being the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. White has made the claim at numerous press conferences and even got mad when people questioned if ‘Bones’ should still be considered the top pound-for-pound fighter due to his inactivity.
Bo Nickal says he'd stop Shara 'Bullet' Magomedov in 90 seconds: "Not a tough fight"
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2024
Undefeated UFC middleweight Bo Nickal believes a fight with fellow rising star Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov would be a lopsided proposition. Nickal will face dangerous grappler Paul Craig at UFC 309 in New York City later this month. He returns to the Octagon after defeating Cody Brundage in his most recent fight at UFC 300.
Jon Jones gives a definitive answer on potential Tom Aspinall fight after UFC 309
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has given his most upfront answer as to whether or not he’ll entertain a fight with Tom Aspinall after UFC 309. Jones will face former heavyweight titleholder Stipe Miocic in his first title defense at UFC 309 next week in New York City. He returns to the Octagon almost two full years since winning the then-vacant heavyweight belt against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285.
Dana White addresses political future after assisting with Donald Trump's campaign: "No personal political aspirations"
Josh Evanoff - November 7, 2024
UFC President Dana White plans to end his political journey after helping Donald Trump return to power. The longtime MMA promoter is longtime friends with the 45th U.S. President. While Dana White didn’t show a lot of interest in politics, he gave a speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention. After Donald Trump requested his presence, he did the exact same at the 2020 Republican National Convention as well.
Mike Tyson reflects on career struggles ahead of boxing return against Jake Paul: "I wouldn't wish my life on anybody"
Josh Evanoff - November 7, 2024
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson has done some reflecting ahead of his fight with Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ is set to make one final walk to the boxing ring later this month. In the main event of Netflix-promoted card, Mike Tyson will face YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul. For the 58-year-old, the contest will be his first professional fight in nearly 20 years. Tyson last competed against journeyman Kevin McBride in June 2005.
Sean Strickland gives UFC an ultimatum over Dricus du Plessis rematch
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has conditions for a potential title rematch with Dricus du Plessis next year. Strickland hasn’t fought since a split decision win against former title challenger Paulo Costa at UFC 302. After defeating Costa, Strickland dug his boots into the ground and refused to fight until a title shot was offered.
Colby Covington reveals he's in talks to face Jack Della Maddalena in UFC return: "A top contender fight"
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2024
Colby Covington is hoping to make his return to the Octagon in March in Miami against a top-ranked opponent. Covington hasn’t fought since last December when he lost to Leon Edwards for the welterweight title. Now, as he looks to get back into the Octagon, ‘Chaos’ says he’s been in talks with the UFC to face Jack Della Maddalena next in what he says would be a No. 1 contender fight.